Touws River: Safety Officer (SACPCMP)

About the Role

We require a fully registered SACPCMP Safety Officer to manage all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) aspects on a 3-month substation construction project in Touwsriver. The incumbent will ensure compliance with all electrical construction safety regulations, Eskom / client safety standards, and the OHS Act.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the project-specific HSE plan for substation earthworks, foundations, cable trenching, equipment erection, and HV switching activities.
• Administer and enforce a rigorous Permit to Work (PtW) system, including isolation procedures and access control to live or Test-Voltage zones.
• Supervise high-risk tasks such as working at height (gantries, structures), heavy lifting (transformers, switchgear), excavation near underground cables, and electrical lock-out/tag-out (LOTO).
• Conduct daily site walkdowns focusing on plant, PPE, earth mats, temporary fencing, signage, and fire extinguishers.
• Vet subcontractor safety files and ensure all site personnel (civil, mechanical, electrical) have valid induction and task-specific training.
• Lead incident investigations and compile reports with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act (Act 85 of 1993), Construction Regulations 2014, and any client-specific (e.g., Eskom, Nersa) safety requirements.

Requirements

• Valid SACPCMP registration as a Safety Officer (certificate required).
• SAMTRAC / NEBOSH / relevant safety diploma.
• At least 2-3 years’ experience on substation, power generation, or high-voltage electrical construction projects.

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications not specified in the original description.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary and benefits information not explicitly mentioned in the original description.